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Can someone please help me with this query?

Hi, I am switching my employer and will be applying for a Tier 2 general visa soon. I still haven't received my COS yet. However I am curious what should be my end date. (On both COS and IHS form) I arrived in the UK on 13th of April 2014. But my first visa was valid from 7th of April 2014. Below ar...

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What is the validity of the COS? Can i specify the date in COS to start after my cooling period ends if I generate it in December of this year?

Hi all, I came back to India from London on 14th of Jan 2017. I was on a Tier 2 ICT (Long term staff migrant) visa. I have been asked to travel again for work on the Tier 2 ICT (Long term staff migrant) visa. I know cooling period of 12 months applies to me. So I can only travel on or after 15th of ...

I am an Indian citizen (Indian passport) working in UK on ICT visa type. I plan to apply for Schengen visa from UK for me and my family. My wife is dependent (not working). My marriage certificate (issued in India) has my wife's maiden name, and her passport has post marriage name. I was told that I...

Hi there I need to travel to the UK for a work assignment within next two months. I returned from the UK in January 2017 and my Visa type was ICT Tier 2 (LTA). I was in UK on this visa for 6 months. Will there be a cooling period if I apply for ICT Tier 2(LTA)? Could you please advise considering my...

Hi guys, My friend is currently on a Tier 2 ICT (Short Term) Visa. It is valid till May 2016. However the company wants to apply for a long term visa now. 1. Can the switch be done being in the UK or does he have to go back and apply for the home country? 2. If the visa expires before he makes the a...

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Could anyone answer the third question please?

Hi Guys, I have some questions regarding switching from Tier 2 general to Tier 2 Dependent visa. I am currently on a Tier 2 general visa and My wife is on a PBS dependent visa. Her company is willing to offer her a Tier 2 general visa. They will conduct the RLMT and then she will go and apply for th...

If a decision has been made then a note can not be put. At this point in time you just need to wait for the result. None of us can tell you for sure if it will be rejected for that reason. People who were in your situation were asked to put a note. I really hope it doesn't affect your chances. But p...

It is better to put a note through the SMS.

If you have completed the application online and paid the IHS through the same application then the IHS reference number would be mentioned on your checklist.

The documents which are mentioned in the checklist is all that is required.

1. Type of application: Tier 2 (Change of Employer) Priority Postal application 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/05/2017 4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1 5. Rating of sponsor: A 6. Application method: Online 7. Submitted...

Hi guys, I'm looking at changing jobs from Tier 2 to Tier 2 with another employer (i.e. transfer the visa); 1) can I apply for the transfer of visa whilst still in the UK? Yes. You should apply within the UK. 2) my current work has attempted to put a clause in my contract to prevent transferring my...

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Hi guys, My wife is on a PBS Dependent visa valid till 2018. Is it possible for her to apply for a schengen visa on her own without me? Will it have any consequences on the ILR or any other things later in time if she travels without me for a week? I am confused since I am the main visa holder, I th...

Hi, I am on Tier-2 Gen Visa since May-2013 and I am changing my employer. I would be grateful If anyone could answer my queries below. 1) Does my wife need to apply for visa as a dependent along with my application, or Can she apply when her current dependent visa expires..? (Her visa is valid till...

1. Type of application: Tier 2 (Change of Employer) Priority Postal application 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/05/2017 4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1 5. Rating of sponsor: A 6. Application method: Online 7. Submitted...

Ideally, the IHS fee will be refunded by the home office if the application is unsuccessful. Not really sure what will happen in your case if you make the another payment. Maybe once the system error is fixed, you will be able to apply for a refund from the system if you have not used that applicati...

How are you making this application? Can you provide the link? Is yours tier 2 visa?

I just tired through https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... r2-general and I am seeing the text box to specify the reference number.

You can try making another application and in the page where you need to pay the IHS, you can mention the reference number you received in the email.

I remember seeing a text box to input the reference number if you have already paid the IHS fee. Just give it a try. I hope it works.

Could anyone please let me know if I will receive an email informing if the application has been processed or will I just receive a letter by post? I did get an email from the home office saying that they have received all the documents and the payment and are sending me the Biometrics enrolment let...

1. Type of application: Tier 2 (Change of Employer) Priority Postal application 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from: N/A 3. Date of expiry of current leave: 07/05/2017 4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1 5. Rating of sponsor: A 6. Application method: Online 7. Submitted ...

Yes. You can ask the sponsor to add a note.

I think the status will be changed to 'Used' after a decision is made by the home office. irrespective of the decision being positive or negative.

Yes. The sponsor note can be added anytime till the COS is active. Until the decision is made.